Cataract surgery improves mood, cognition, sleep in Alzheimer’s patients, research shows
Oct 26, 2011
People with mild forms of Alzheimer’s disease experienced improvement in sleep patterns, cognitive functioning and mood after undergoing vision-correcting cataract surgery, new research revealed.
Geriatrics conference to address long-term care issues for nurses, physicians and others
Oct 20, 2011
The Regional Geriatrics Medical Conference of the Year is being held through Sunday at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Jointly sponsored by the American Medical Directors...
Early depression diagnosis crucial for nursing home residents, study finds
Nov 12, 2010
Because of the prevalence of depression in nursing home residents, it’s essential that nursing home workers be able to identify early indicators of depression before mood-related symptoms arise,...
Improving the treatment of mental health issues in nursing homes
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jun 01, 2010
More attention should be paid to nursing home residents’ mental health, an important but often overlooked aspect of care.